WR Draft News/Gossip per The Athletic Pod

[Khyber53]

I think we'll grab McClonkey with our second pick in the second round. Now our first pick at 33?

Because of the pretty wide base of excellent players in a number of different positions, someone, maybe multiple someones, will fall out of the first round that shouldn't have. And I really have no idea who that will be. There's a fantastic chance to grab a surprisingly good player at 33 this year. 

I'm kind of hoping for one of the top Centers or a DE, though.

 

[MHS831]

1 hour ago, rayzor said:

boom or bust is how i'm viewing him as well. he will either be absolutely fantastic or just kind of fizzle. for some reason i'm just not 100% convinced on him(maybe 80-85%?). now if he's the guy we take in the 2nd round i'm still going to be stoked, but there's this seed of doubt in my head concerning him. i'd actually feel more comfortable with someone like pearsall. 

i'm thinking the guys that i feel the most confident in are MHjr, Nabers, Odunze, Thomas, AD Mitchell, Coleman, and Pearsall. I think those guys are the safest bets. 

The guys i feel really good but not great about are McConkey, Corley, Leggette, Wilson, X Worthy, Baker, Polk, and Burton (not in order, btw)

For some reason Troy Franklin, Washington, and Dez Walker just have me a little skittish. Not sure why on any of them.

These are all gut checks that i've noticed when i'm doing my mocks. I don't have anything statistically or quantitatively to base this on. 

He was the second leading receiver on his team--and #1 was a TE--albeit a very good TE, however.

I am removing the top 4 from your list because they won't be there for us (barring a trade up) but my "little board" at #33 features Mitchell and that is about it.  Later, maybe if we trade down--Pearsall.  I think Pearsall is going to be the WR that everyone wishes they had drafted one day.

X Worthy gives me Stephen Hill vibes,and that is not fair to him.  Coleman gives me Benjamin vibes. I agree about the others.  My own bias is my cross to bear,and it is not fair to anyone to attribute another player's issues with his prognosis--but I do it.

Edited March 22, 2024 by MHS831